Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $18.57 | 10.705% | $20.5579 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
Purchase #2 | $43.59 | 8.376% | $47.2411 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
Purchase #3 | $141.89 | 6.485% | $151.0916 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
Purchase #4 | $153.85 | 4.327% | $160.5071 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #5 | $212.82 | 7.390% | $228.5474 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
Purchase #6 | $229.72 | 6.339% | $244.282 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #7 | $162.88 | 13.124% | $184.2564 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.32 | $1,036.4835 | $1,036.49 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.50 |